Overview:
The 4-State Beef Conference is designed to provide beef cattle interests in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska a regular update on current cow-calf and stocker topics. The conference is a forum of specialists from four of the nation's leading beef cattle land grant universities.
5:00 p.m.Genetic Improvement of Beef Cattle Feed Efficiency
Local Speaker from the US Consortium for the Genetic Improvement of Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle
Matt Spangler, Bob Weaber, Stephanie Hansen, Megan VanEmon, Dan Loy, or Jerry Taylor
5:45 p.m. Engaging Consumers in a Beef Conversation
Daren Williams
Executive Director of Communications
National Cattlemen's Beef Association
6:30 Dinner
7:15 pm Beef Industry Update and Outlook
Todd Kalous
Market Analyst
CattleFax
8:00 p.m. Locally Determined Topic